Bible Dictionary

Mediator

A person who stands between two parties to bring agreement or reconciliation.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

309 of 516

Letter

M

Meaning

A person who stands between two parties to bring agreement or reconciliation.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 20:19
  • Deuteronomy 5:5
  • Galatians 3:19-20
  • 1 Timothy 2:5
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Hebrews 9:15
  • Hebrews 12:24

Original Language

Greek

μεσίτης

mesitēs

mediator

Meaning

A mediator is a person who stands between two parties to bring agreement or reconciliation.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a mediator is one who stands between two parties.

The Bible refers to Moses as a mediator of the law and identifies Jesus Christ as the one mediator between God and men.

Key References

  • Exodus 20:19
  • Deuteronomy 5:5
  • Galatians 3:19-20
  • 1 Timothy 2:5
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Hebrews 9:15
  • Hebrews 12:24
  • Intercession
  • Covenant
  • Priest
  • Advocate
  • High Priest

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 20:19
  • Deuteronomy 5:5
  • Galatians 3:19-20
  • 1 Timothy 2:5
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Hebrews 9:15
  • Hebrews 12:24

Related Terms

intercession covenant priest advocate

Study Topics

mediator covenant priest reconciliation